Registered Nurse -Geriatric Psychiatry

McLaren Health Care; Shelby Township (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Michigan is seeking a Night shift Registered Nurse for the Geriatric Psychiatry unit. The RN delivers quality nursing care using the nursing process and collaborates with the healthcare team to uphold professional standards.

Schedule features 7pm to 7:30am with 72 hours per bi-weekly pay period, including weekend work. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, planning and delivering care, evaluating responses, and ensuring patient/family centered care.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree from an accredited Nursing program.
• Current State of Michigan Registered Nurse license.
• BLS certification.
• Experience working in Long Term Care, Memory, or Alzheimer’s Care, or Geriatric Psych unit.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the physical, psychosocial, and educational needs of the patient.
• Plans and implements nursing care according to patient and family needs.
• Makes appropriate interventions based upon individual patient needs.
• Evaluates patient responses to nursing interventions.
• Assumes personal responsibility for quality patient care, patient satisfaction, environment, and professional development.

Skills

Nursing

Geriatric care

Patient-centered care

BLS certification

Long-term care experience

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse delivers quality nursing care through the utilization of the nursing process. Works collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team to maintain standards for professional nursing practice. Carries out functions according to hospital policy, the hospital mission, and standards of practice defined by professional and regulatory guidelines. Directs, coordinates and delegates activities in order to foster patient / family centered care.

Department

Geriatric Psychiatry

Daily Work Times

7pm to 7:30am

Shift

Nights

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours

72

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse delivers quality nursing care through the utilization of the nursing process. Works collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team to maintain standards for professional nursing practice. Carries out functions according to hospital policy, the hospital mission, and standards of practice defined by professional and regulatory guidelines. Directs, coordinates and delegates activities in order to foster patient / family centered care.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the physical, psychosocial, and educational needs of the patient.
• Plans and implements nursing care according to patient and family needs.
• Makes appropriate interventions based upon individual patient needs.
• Evaluates patient responses to nursing interventions.
• Assumes personal responsibility for quality patient care, patient satisfaction, environment, and professional development.

Required

• Associate Degree from an accredited Nursing program
• Current State of Michigan Registered Nurse license
• BLS certification
• Experience working in Long Term Care, Memory, or Alzheimer’s Care, or Geriatric Psych unit

Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited Nursing program

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26010243
• Daily Work Times: 7pm to 7:30am
• Hours Per Pay Period: 72
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes